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Patrick Klimala's Resurgence: From Israel to South Korean League Top Scorer
Former Hapoel Be'er Sheva striker Patrick Klimala is now the top scorer in South Korea's K League, leading FC Seoul towards a championship title. After an unsuccessful stint in Poland, Klimala revived his career with Sydney FC in Australia, scoring 17 goals in 31 games.
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- 01Patrick Klimala is the current top scorer in South Korea's K League, leading FC Seoul to a dominant league position.
- 02Klimala previously played for Hapoel Be'er Sheva in Israel, leaving in November 2023 due to the conflict.
- 03His career was revived at Sydney FC in Australia, where he scored 17 goals in 31 matches.
- 04He joined FC Seoul in June 2025 and has since scored 13 goals in 27 league appearances this season.
- 05FC Seoul is on track to win their first league title since 2016, holding a 15-point lead.
He then transferred to FC Seoul in June 2025, overcoming an injury to become the team's leading scorer in 2026, with FC Seoul holding a significant lead in the league.
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